Philadelphia Police Department

[Pages:38]Honor, Integrity & Service the PHL Way!

Philadelphia Police Department

2017 Annual Report

James F. Kenney Mayor City of Philadelphia

City of

Philadelphia

Richard J. Ross, Jr. Police Commissioner City of Philadelphia

2017 Annual Report | Philadelphia Police Department

Table Of Contents

Mission Statement .............................................................................................. 5 Who We Are ......................................................................................................... 7 PLEAC Accreditation ........................................................................................... 8 The PHL Way....................................................................................................... 9 2017 Highlights ................................................................................................... 10 Crime Prevention & Response by the Numbers ................................................... 14 2017 Major Events............................................................................................... 16 Forensic Sciences ............................................................................................... 19 Organizational Services ..................................................................................... 20 Patrol Operations .............................................................................................. 24 Special Operations ............................................................................................ 28 Community Engagement.................................................................................... 32 Looking Ahead ................................................................................................... 38

Patrol Operations....................................................................................................................... 49

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Message from Mayor

The release of the Police Department's 2017 Annual Report provides an excellent opportunity to commend the fine men and women of the Philadelphia Police Department. Throughout 2017, the sworn and non-sworn members of the Police Department continued to demonstrate a commitment to security and safety for our residents and visitors, a dedication to the Department's core values of "Honor, Integrity, and Service," and a devotion to community engagement and transparency.

As Mayor, I am committed to prioritizing safety and quality-of-life in every neighborhood and community in Philadelphia. As evidenced by the progress made in 2017, Commissioner Ross and his Executive Team share my commitment, and effectively communicate our common vision to members of all ranks and assignments within the Department. Police leadership also embraces and upholds the City's mission to treat all persons with respect and dignity.

I am exceedingly proud of this city, its residents, and the men and women entrusted to keep all of us safe. I look forward to continued progress in 2018 and beyond.

Thank you.

James F. Kenney Mayor City of Philadelphia

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Message from Commissioner Ross

We are excited to release the 2017 Philadelphia Police Department Annual Report. What follows is an overview of the department and our organizational structure, a statement of our mission and core values, and a reflection on the successes we experienced and the challenges we faced during the year. Among the challenges were the rise in the homicide rate and the continuing struggle in our effort to combat gun violence. The many successes included the reduction in crime for nearly all Part One categories, and the continued strengthening of our engagement with the community we proudly serve. In describing the many successful programs and innovations within the department, this report will highlight the outstanding work of the men and women, both sworn and non-sworn, who carry out our mission with professionalism and commitment on a daily basis. We recognize that success would not be possible without the personal and physical sacrifices of our members. Sacrifice is an inherent part of our profession, and it is our duty to honor those who routinely offer such sacrifices. Accordingly, we are privileged to present this report in honor of the fine men and women who protect and serve this great city. Thank you for your dedicated service. Richard J. Ross, Jr. Police Commissioner City of Philadelphia

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Mission Statement

"The mission of the Philadelphia Police Department is to demonstrate excellence in policing by working in partnership with the community and others to fight and prevent crime, the fear of crime, and terrorism; enforce laws while safeguarding the constitutional rights of all people; provide quality service to all of our residents and visitors; and create a work environment in which we recruit, train, and develop an exceptional team of sworn and unsworn members."

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This relatively streamlined organizational structure allows for direct accountability, improved coordination, and accessibility by internal and external stakeholders.

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Who We Are

Since January 2016, the Philadelphia Police Department has served under the leadership of Police Commissioner Richard J. Ross, Jr. The department consists of 6,574 sworn and 795 civilian personnel, working out of 55 different facilities. We work to provide service with integrity and honor to more than 1.5 million residents, and hundreds of thousands of daily visitors. Forty-five percent of PPD's 7,369 members are minority, and 27 percent are female.

Organizational Services, which is commanded by Deputy Commissioner Christine Coulter, consists of the Training & Educational Services, Communications, Support Services, Administrative Services, Strategies and Innovations, and Intelligence Bureaus. Organizational Services also includes Police Personnel, Labor Relations, and the Police Board of Inquiry.

Field Operations, which is primarily comprised of Patrol Operations, Special Operations, and Forensic Science, is commanded by First Deputy Commissioner Myron Patterson. Field Operations further includes Command Inspections Bureau and the Mayor's Security Detail.

Patrol Operations, which is the largest and most visible operational component of the Police Department, is commanded by Deputy Commissioner Joseph Sullivan. There are 3,663 sworn and civilian members working in 21 numbered patrol districts. Patrol Operations also includes the Community Relations Unit and the Police Athletic League.

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Special Operations, which includes the Investigations, Homeland Security, and Narcotics Bureaus, is under the command of Deputy Commissioner Dennis Wilson. External Services, which includes inter-agency task forces, is also under Deputy Commissioner Wilson's command.

The Office of Professional Responsibility is commanded by Deputy Commissioner Robin Wimberly, and is comprised of the Internal Affairs Bureau, as well as the Standards & Accountability Division.

PLEAC Accreditation

The Philadelphia Police Department is the largest law enforcement agency in Pennsylvania to hold state accreditation. After extensive internal evaluation and improvements by the PPD, accreditation was granted to the department by the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Coalition (PLEAC) in October 2015. The one-hundred and thirty-five PLEAC accreditation standards reflect best practices in law enforcement, and address life, health, safety, and legal liability issues. Each standard is intended to improve the level of services provided to the community, the professionalism within the department, efficiency in departmental operations, and the safety of the members of the department. Throughout 2017, Commissioner Ross continued to lead the department in our commitment to accreditation standards. Our most recent annual report to PLEAC (through PPD 2020) references our continued effort to maintain accreditation standards, and the resulting quality of community service and employee safety. Accreditation ensures the department continually uses best practices in policing. It ensures departmental accountability to the community we serve, and to the line officers who do the job every day. Assessors will return in September 2018 for our first re-accreditation assessment.

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